Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-14
Compliment r. ID Shep

COmplim cntary.-Mr. r. ID Shop
herd, who is so well known in this COM
munity as clever gentleman and an
actor OF ability, is now making tour OF
the large cities with Marie Prescott and
company, playing leading parts In
style that is winning high enconiums
from the press. We give few Of the
criticisms on the acting of Mr.. Shop
herd, whose stage name is r. D.
MoLean:
From the Pittsburg Leader, Dec. IL.
Marie Prescott and company gave grand
performance at the Allen Opera-houSe, New
Castle Saturday night. Miss Prescott, as
"Gaatea," eaptivated her audience as no
other actress had done in New Castle and IL
was unfortunate more OF our admirers of fine
acting were not present to enjoy such a raj e
dramatic treat. Mr.. r. ID. Mclean, an actor
who has achieved fame in the South, but who
is comparative stranger to Northern thea
ter goers. made much of the character of
"Pygmalion." The character does not give
the person assuming it much OF an opportu-
nifty to display his ability, but Mr.. Mclean
succeeded in bringing out strongly all the
character would allow. He is a man of fine
appearance, creating favorable impression
the moment he walks upon the stage; is a
careful reader, and not the least bit STACEY"
Mr.. Mclean, we predict, viii soon be one OF
the great favsrites in the north as well as in
the south. The balance of the company was
very strong. Miss Prescott seems to be I'M
fortunate in being managed by men who do
not understand their business, which ac-
counts for the small audiences which have
been greeting her through this circuit.
From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Jan. D.
Marie Prescott appeared ut Havlin's Thea
ter in "Czeka, the Jewess, yesterday after
noon and evening. Both audiences were eX-
ceedingly enthusiastic and the performance
can honestly be pronounced one Of the NEST
artistic of the season at this coy little house.
Miss Prescott's "Czeka" was an unusually
strong and bold representation, andit at once
stamps her as one or the most gifted women
who have appeared on the Cincinnati stage.
She has the talent, and this, combined with
what art has supplied. makes her one of the
coming famous women in the dramatic world.
Mr.. Il. d. Mclean. her leading man, present
ed the role of 'Tchezanka," the faithless hus-
band and villain, and proved himself a capa-
BILE and accomplished actor. His acting In
the third act was greeted with thunders of
applause.
From the Findley, Ohio, Republican, Dec. 90
People who went to the Academy of Music
last evening expected to see very fine dra-
matte work. Were they disappointed? From
general standpoint the question can be
answered in the negative. Marie Prescott
was the star that attracted the people and she
shone as PurtheRid in "Ingomar." She came
after the most flattering announcements had
been made for her and much was required OF
her TO I'LL the measure which people had set
in expectation. She is fine actress. Grace
and beauty, freedom Of manner, melody in
speech are her strength in the one side OF the
scale of acting while in the other, that OF for
titude and heroism, she is not lacking. Mr..
r. ID. Mclean, about IS years of age, supports
Miss Prescott and right well does he do 1t.
He has stature that is an ornament TO man
kind and a voice that sounds fortune for
him